Book Review: The Plant Recipe Book

Friday, May 2, 2014

The Plant Recipe Book, by Baylor Chapman

As a landscape designer with no yard space to speak of, small container gardens are the only way I can get my plant design fix at home. They're easy to switch-out with the seasons and can add a splash of color, texture, and life to a small front porch or tabletop. Naturally, I was thrilled when Artisan sent me a copy of The Plant Recipe Book: 100 Living Arrangements for Any Home in Any Season to check out.

The Plant Recipe Book, by Baylor Chapman

San Francisco garden designer and author Baylor Chapman provides detailed instructions for how to create these beautiful arrangements yourself.  Each "recipe" comes with descriptive text about the featured plants (size, scientific name, recommended cultivars), container and materials list, detailed steps outlining how to assemble the arrangement, and care instructions.

The Plant Recipe Book, by Baylor Chapman

Succulents, air plants, ferns, carnivorous plants, mushrooms, and orchids; there's something for everyone. The horticulturalist in me loves that the scientific names for all of the plants are provided and there is information about soil and amendments. The designer in me loves the unique compositions and the beautiful photographs.

The Plant Recipe Book, by Baylor Chapman

I'm feeling inspired to start making some new arrangements in unconventional containers. I really need to get my hands on some water lettuce!

The Plant Recipe Book, by Baylor Chapman

This is just a small sampling of the projects in this book. It's a great source of plant-y inspiration and would also make a wonderful gift. Check it out on Amazon.

Disclosure: I was sent a copy of The Plant Recipe Book for review. All opinions, words, and images are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that keep Vitamini Handmade going! 

6 comments:

  1. This looks so good! Thanks for the rec.

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  2. Thank you Casey, I'm tickled to have The Plant Recipe Book reviewed on your site - and wow, I'm a little inspired tooooo. Fun stuff, great ideas. Thank you for sharing. - Baylor

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  3. Fantastic , I am willing to pursue it

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